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The Rialto Report

Ashley West

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Audio, photo, and documentary archives from the golden age of adult film in New York, and beyond. Established 2013.

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  1. Randy Spears: Hear My Prayer – Podcast 96

    · 1 h 41 min · S1 E96

    Randy Spears talks about how he makes sense of his multi-decade adult career before he became a devout Christian. The post Randy Spears: Hear My Prayer – Podcast 96 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  2. When Jamie Gillis Was Accused Of Murder… Twice: The Price of Porn Notoriety – Podcast 95

    · 45 min · S1 E95

    The adult film actor Jamie Gillis died ten years ago this week. I started The Rialto Report because I wanted to show that there was much more to the world of adult films than just adult films. And Jamie was one of the…

  3. ‘Deep Sleep’ (1972): How a Suburban Porno Set Off a Massive Federal Witch Hunt – Podcast 52 (reprise)

    · 1 h 09 min

    In 1972, Alfred Sole, a first time filmmaker, made an X-rated film. The post ‘Deep Sleep’ (1972): How a Suburban Porno Set Off a Massive Federal Witch Hunt – Podcast 52 (reprise) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  4. The Search for Pat Barrington: A Tale of Murder, Sex, and Dance – Podcast 94

    · 1 h 11 min

    The wild tale of sexploitation films, a serial killer, go-go dancing, sexual assault, nude modeling, Sam Fuller. The post The Search for Pat Barrington: A Tale of Murder, Sex, and Dance – Podcast 94 appeared first on…

  5. Kelly Nichols: At Last – Podcast 93

    · 1 h 22 min

    Kelly Nichols talks about her two careers in the adult film industry: as an acting star, and then as a film makeup artist. The post Kelly Nichols: At Last – Podcast 93 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  6. R.I.P. George McDonald (1949-2019)

    · 1 h 39 min

    George McDonald, perhaps the first male star of the adult film industry, died yesterday in California. He was 70 years old. We remember him. The post R.I.P. George McDonald (1949-2019) appeared first on The Rialto…

  7. John Stagliano: Truth and Reality – Podcast 92

    · 1 h 28 min

    John Stagliano, godfather of the gonzo genre, talks about his eventful life and career - including Buttman, Evil Angel and more. The post John Stagliano: Truth and Reality – Podcast 92 appeared first on The Rialto…

  8. R.I.P. Candy Samples (1928 – 2019)

    · 45 min

    Candy Samples, who enjoyed a long career as a hugely popular model in men's magazines and adult films, passed away this week. The post R.I.P. Candy Samples (1928 – 2019) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  9. Mike Horner: Porn’s Late Bloomer – Podcast 91

    · 57 min

    Mike Horner shares how he went from being a shy Catholic boy from suburbia to becoming one of adult film's most prolific performers. The post Mike Horner: Porn’s Late Bloomer – Podcast 91 appeared first on The Rialto…

  10. Christy Canyon: A Twelve O’Clock Girl in a Nine O’Clock Town – Podcast 90

    · 2 h 12 min

    Christy Canyon talks about her life as a pioneering performer at start of the video age of adult films. The post Christy Canyon: A Twelve O’Clock Girl in a Nine O’Clock Town – Podcast 90 appeared first on The Rialto…

  11. Paul Thomas: The 10 Provocations of PT, Part 2 – Podcast 89

    · 1 h 21 min

    Paul Thomas talks about the later part of his life and career as he moves behind the camera. The post Paul Thomas: The 10 Provocations of PT, Part 2 – Podcast 89 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  12. Paul Thomas: The 10 Provocations of PT, Part 1 – Podcast 88

    · 1 h 27 min

    Paul Thomas talks about the early part of his life and adult film career in a rare interview. The post Paul Thomas: The 10 Provocations of PT, Part 1 – Podcast 88 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  13. Robert Kerman / R. Bolla – R.I.P.

    · 1 h 02 min

    We remember the actor Robert Kerman, also known as R. Bolla, who died this week in New York at the age of 71, by re-visiting our interview with him. The post Robert Kerman / R. Bolla – R.I.P. appeared first on The…

  14. Avon Films: Phil Prince’s Story – Podcast 87

    · 1 h 12 min

    The dramatic story of controversial Avon director, Phil Prince - as told in our podcast (featuring a small amount audio of Phil himself.) The post Avon Films: Phil Prince’s Story – Podcast 87 appeared first on The…

  15. Avon Films: Journeys into the Dark Heart of XXX – Part 1, The Boss – Podcast 86

    · 1 h 02 min

    Avon films form the sleaziest chapter of golden age adult films. So who was behind the theater chain? The post Avon Films: Journeys into the Dark Heart of XXX – Part 1, The Boss – Podcast 86 appeared first on The…

  16. ‘Taboo American Style’ (1985): An Outsider’s Story – Podcast 85

    · 36 min

    What does an outsider experience when he steps on an adult film set for the first time? The post ‘Taboo American Style’ (1985): An Outsider’s Story – Podcast 85 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  17. Keli Richards: Coming Out Of The Shadows – Podcast 84

    · 1 h 14 min

    Keli Richards’ career in adult films in the 1980s was short and sweet. Is she really making a comeback? The post Keli Richards: Coming Out Of The Shadows – Podcast 84 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  18. Working for Mr. X: California 1988 – Podcast 83

    · 58 min

    A rare documentary from 1988, exploring the advent of video, and the effect it had on sex films The post Working for Mr. X: California 1988 – Podcast 83 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  19. The Stripper and the Congressman: Fanne Foxe’s Story – Podcast 82

    · 55 min

    The story of a American politician, an Argentinian stripper - and the adult film that never happened. The post The Stripper and the Congressman: Fanne Foxe’s Story – Podcast 82 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  20. R.I.P. Jennifer Welles (1937-2018): Podcast 3 (reprise, with a new introduction)

    · 58 min

    Jennifer Welles passed away this week at the age of 81. The post R.I.P. Jennifer Welles (1937-2018): Podcast 3 (reprise, with a new introduction) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  21. Johnnie Keyes (1940 – 2018): His Life In His Own Words – Podcast 59 (reprise with a new introduction)

    · 1 h 18 min

    Johnnie Keyes passed away this week following a recent stroke. The post Johnnie Keyes (1940 – 2018): His Life In His Own Words – Podcast 59 (reprise with a new introduction) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  22. Lynn LeMay: Her Own Woman, Her Own Story – Podcast 81

    · 1 h 14 min

    Lynn LeMay remembers her career in film and dance in this uncensored podcast. The post Lynn LeMay: Her Own Woman, Her Own Story – Podcast 81 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  23. Seka: The Platinum Princess speaks – Podcast 23 reprise

    · 1 h 12 min

    On the occasion of Seka's 64th birthday, we re-visit our 2013 interview with the star. The post Seka: The Platinum Princess speaks – Podcast 23 reprise appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  24. Leslie Winston: Beyond the Valley of the Ultra Milkmaids – Podcast 79

    · 1 h 20 min

    Leslie Winston talks about her life as a popular pin-up model and adult film star in the 1980s. The post Leslie Winston: Beyond the Valley of the Ultra Milkmaids – Podcast 79 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  25. Jamie Gillis in 1976: “No one knows what happens to old porn stars” – Podcast 78

    · 1 h 03 min

    The adult film actor Jamie Gillis would have turned 75 next month. The post Jamie Gillis in 1976: “No one knows what happens to old porn stars” – Podcast 78 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  26. How Jimi Hendrix’s Roadie became a Porn Producer – Podcast 77

    · 1 h 50 min

    Neville Chesters was the road manager for Jimi Hendrix and The Who. He also made adult films. The post How Jimi Hendrix’s Roadie became a Porn Producer – Podcast 77 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  27. R.I.P. Jerry Butler: May 13, 1959 – January 27, 2018

    · 1 h 54 min

    Jerry Butler passed away this week. We remember our friendship with a true character. The post R.I.P. Jerry Butler: May 13, 1959 – January 27, 2018 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  28. The Story of ‘Midnight Blue’: Sex, Lies, and Videotape – Podcast 76

    · 1 h 20 min

    The untold story of the legendary and wild New York public access TV show, Midnight Blue. The post The Story of ‘Midnight Blue’: Sex, Lies, and Videotape – Podcast 76 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  29. Supporting Characters podcast – Happy Holidays from The Rialto Report!

    · 2 h 00 min

    Ashley West is interviewed by Bill Ackerman from the Supporting Characters podcast. The post Supporting Characters podcast – Happy Holidays from The Rialto Report! appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  30. Keisha: The Innocence of an Adult Film Star – Podcast 74

    · 1 h 43 min

    Keisha's career encompassed the adult film industry, phone sex, featured dancing - and escorting. This is her story - told exclusively to The Rialto Report. The post Keisha: The Innocence of an Adult Film Star –…

  31. Jeanne Silver: A Fundraiser

    · 1 h 09 min

    We're often asked how people can help support The Rialto Report. Here's how: Please donate to the Jeanne Silver fundraiser that we're launching today! The post Jeanne Silver: A Fundraiser appeared first on The Rialto…

  32. Radley Metzger: 1971 – Podcast 73

    · 53 min

    We look back at two rare interviews with Radley Metzger from 1971 - granted shortly after the release of his film 'The Lickerish Quartet'. The post Radley Metzger: 1971 – Podcast 73 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  33. The Deuce: Behind the Scenes – Podcast 72

    · 56 min

    We speak to three people (a producer, a writer, and a director) responsible for bringing the HBO series 'The Deuce' to the TV screens. The post The Deuce: Behind the Scenes – Podcast 72 appeared first on The Rialto…

  34. Greg Dark: ‘Porn Is Dead. Long Live The Dark Bros.’ – Podcast 71

    · 1 h 37 min

    A rare interview with the controversial director of 1980s adult films... and music videos. The post Greg Dark: ‘Porn Is Dead. Long Live The Dark Bros.’ – Podcast 71 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  35. Helga Sven: Her Mystery. And Her Fan. Podcast 21 – Reprise

    · 1 h 19 min

    We re-visit one of our most popular podcasts - the story of how we found what happened to Helga Sven. The post Helga Sven: Her Mystery. And Her Fan. Podcast 21 – Reprise appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  36. Andrea True: Her Last Interview – Podcast 70

    · 46 min

    In the concluding part of our Andrea True podcast, we track the disco legend down - and speak about her adult film career. The post Andrea True: Her Last Interview – Podcast 70 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  37. ‘More, More, More’: The Search for Andrea True, and the Creation of a Disco Sensation – Podcast 69

    · 1 h 18 min

    The story of our search for Andrea True - singer, actor, porn star. The post ‘More, More, More’: The Search for Andrea True, and the Creation of a Disco Sensation – Podcast 69 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  38. Rhonda Jo Petty: Happiness is the Truth – Podcast 68

    · 1 h 32 min

    Rhonda Jo Petty has been an enigmatic star of the golden age of adult film. Now Rhonda reveals all. The post Rhonda Jo Petty: Happiness is the Truth – Podcast 68 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  39. Tom Byron: A Life Choice – Podcast 67

    · 1 h 49 min

    In one of his first detailed interviews for many years, Tom Byron joins us to look back at one of the most prolific careers in adult film history. The post Tom Byron: A Life Choice – Podcast 67 appeared first on The…

  40. Henri Pachard: When He Was Ron Sullivan – Podcast 66

    · 39 min

    In the 1960s Henri Pachard was Ron Sullivan, a young filmmaker in New York learning about film-making. The post Henri Pachard: When He Was Ron Sullivan – Podcast 66 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  41. Donald Trump by Al Goldstein: An Edifice Complex – Podcast 65

    · 5:22

    Donald Trump and Al Goldstein were prominent figures in New York in the 1970s. What did Al think of Donald? The post Donald Trump by Al Goldstein: An Edifice Complex – Podcast 65 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  42. Raven Touchstone (and Paul Thomas): A Writer’s Tale – Podcast 64

    · 1 h 23 min

    Raven Touchstone wrote many of the biggest adult films of the 1980s and 90s. Who is she? The post Raven Touchstone (and Paul Thomas): A Writer’s Tale – Podcast 64 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  43. Tiffany Clark: No Simple Yes or No – Podcast 63

    · 2 h 01 min

    Tiffany Clark remembers her remarkable life - in and out of the 1980s New York adult film scene. The post Tiffany Clark: No Simple Yes or No – Podcast 63 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  44. Tina Russell: Searching for the Lost Girl of Porn – Podcast 62

    · 1 h 47 min

    The story of Tina Russell, the first porn star. Who was she, and whatever happened to her? The post Tina Russell: Searching for the Lost Girl of Porn – Podcast 62 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  45. 1987: Lisa DeLeeuw, Jamie Gillis, John Seeman – Podcast 61 (The Richard Pacheco Tapes)

    · 1 h 00 min

    Richard Pacheco talks to Jamie Gillis, Lisa DeLeeuw, John Seeman. The post 1987: Lisa DeLeeuw, Jamie Gillis, John Seeman – Podcast 61 (The Richard Pacheco Tapes) appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  46. Eric Edwards: A Fundraiser – Podcast 22 reprise

    · 1 h 32 min

    This month through the Golden Age Appreciation Fund we are raising money for adult film pioneer Eric Edwards. The post Eric Edwards: A Fundraiser – Podcast 22 reprise appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  47. Veronica Hart: Hart to Heart – Podcast 60

    · 1 h 50 min

    Veronica Hart talks about her life, from the British music scene of the 1970s to stripping and adult films in New York and much more. The post Veronica Hart: Hart to Heart – Podcast 60 appeared first on The Rialto…

  48. Johnnie Keyes: The Man Behind The Green Door – Podcast 59

    · 1 h 14 min

    A rare interview with the star of 'Behind The Green Door' (1972) - boxing, singing, and... sex films. The post Johnnie Keyes: The Man Behind The Green Door – Podcast 59 appeared first on The Rialto Report.

  49. Barbara Dare: A Curious Woman – Podcast 58

    · 1 h 40 min

    After a successful career in adult films, Barbara Dare vanished almost 25 years ago. Now for the first time she speaks about her life. The post Barbara Dare: A Curious Woman – Podcast 58 appeared first on The Rialto…

  50. João Fernandes: The Artist Formerly Known as Harry Flecks – Podcast 57

    · 1 h 58 min

    João Fernandes was adult film's first true cinematographer. He breaks a 50 year silence to discuss his career. The post João Fernandes: The Artist Formerly Known as Harry Flecks – Podcast 57 appeared first on The…

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